Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].
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Oct 31 2024
Meta-Analysis: Psilocybin Outperforms Traditional Therapies for Depression Relief
According to a newly published meta-analysis, “psilocybin is superior in treating depression compared to established psychotherapy alone used for treating depression.” Published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, the study was conducted by researchers from Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, all in Iran. “Due …
Oct 31 2024
Poll: Strong Majority of Canadians Support Nation’s Marijuana Legalization Law, Six Years After it Was Enacted
A new poll by Research Co. reveals that 62% of Canadians continue to support the legalization of marijuana. The poll found that only 33% of adults in Canada oppose marijuana legalization, with 5% undecided. Support for legal marijuana remains highest in Quebec (66%), Alberta (64%), and Ontario (64%). In comparison, Saskatchewan and Manitoba trail with …
Oct 31 2024
Massachusetts Poll Shows 50% of Likely Voters Support Question 4 to Legalize Psychedelics, 44% Oppose
A new Emerson College Polling/WHDH survey shows that a majority of voters in Massachusetts support legalizing psychedelics. The poll, released just days prior to the November 5 presidential election, found that 50% of likely voters in Massachusetts plan to vote yes on Question 4, with 44% planning to vote no and 6% undecided. The survey …
Oct 30 2024
Marijuana Decriminalization Vote Days Away for Three Texas Cities: Dallas, Lockhart, and Bastrop
With the 2024 election just days away, voters in three Texas cities—Dallas, Lockhart, and Bastrop—will soon decide on local initiatives that could significantly change how marijuana possession and use is handled by law enforcement. On November 5, each of these cities will vote on ordinances to prevent arrests for those found with up to four …
Oct 30 2024
North Carolina Marijuana Megastore Open Nearly Two Months, Draws Tens of Thousands of Patrons, Zero Arrests
It’s been nearly two months since The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina, opened its doors to everyone 21 and older, becoming the first and only place in North Carolina to legally purchase marijuana and marijuana products. Located at 91 Bingo Loop Rd in Cherokee, on the tribal land of Eastern Band of …
Oct 30 2024
Nevada State Athletic Commission Approves Rule to Shield Fighters from Marijuana Sanctions
Nevada regulators are moving forward with a rule change to protect athletes from penalties for marijuana use or possession, provided they comply with Nevada law. The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) initially approved the policy shift in 2023, forwarding it to the governor. However, the rule required an additional legislative review by the LCB, which …
Oct 30 2024
Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Appoints Illinois Marijuana Official as New Executive Director
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) has appointed David Lakeman, a former employee, as its new executive director. Lakeman, who served as head of government affairs for the CCC from 2018 to 2020, most recently led the marijuana division at the Illinois Department of Agriculture. His selection follows a months-long vacancy left by former director …
Oct 30 2024
Judge Rules New York’s Crackdown On Unlicensed Marijuana Stores is Unconstitutional
A Queens judge has deemed New York City’s crackdown on unlicensed cannabis retailers unconstitutional, casting doubt on the city’s aggressive approach to curb illicit marijuana sales. The Associated Press reports that Mayor Eric Adams plans to appeal the ruling, which endangers his “Operation Padlock” initiative that is designed to shutdown unlicensed marijuana stores in order …
Oct 30 2024
CBD Oil Reduces Alzheimer’s Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Caregiver Distress, Finds Study
A new study from Colombia’s Universidad de Antioquia, published in the peer reviewed journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, highlights CBD-rich oil as a treatment option for neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In a two-year prospective study, researchers observed that a majority of patients experienced significant improvements in symptoms and a reduction in caregiver …
Oct 30 2024
Study: THC Inhalation Reduces PTSD Symptoms and Improves Sleep and Mood
A study published in the peer reviewed journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoid and e-published by the National Library of Medicine reveals promising findings on the impact of high-THC marijuana on PTSD symptoms. The real-world, observational study examined 58 UK civilians who had prior cannabis experience and a confirmed PTSD diagnosis, with data sourced from the …
